Chapter 3 Using Your System
Power Up the System
After you have connected the keyboard, mouse, and display monitor to the system, you can
power up the system. The power plug is a three-pronged plug with a ground. Once the system
is connected to the power source, the power indicator in the middle of the front panel will
light up. You should press the power button on the front panel to start the system. The system
is preloaded with Microsoft Windows XP operating system (home edition). The operating
system will detect the peripherals connected to it automatically. You should spend sometime
and get yourself familiarized with the Windows XP operating system. You can visit Microsoft'
s web site to learn more about the operating system which will help you get the most out of the
system.
The Audio Functions of The System
Listening to Music
If your system comes with an optional optic device which can play music, you can place
a music CD into the optical device, and the system will play the video disc automatically.
Windows XP provides a user-friendly dialog box which allows the user to control the playback
of music easily.
Playing DVD Disc/Media Titles
If your system comes with an optional optic device which can play DVD disc, you can place a
DVD disc into the optical device, and the system will play the music automatically. Windows
XP provides a user-friendly dialog box which allows the user to control the playback easily.
Windows XP is built with the Media Player software, which makes DVD playback easily.